This last week Wednesday 7th of November was the first launch and Taekwondo demonstration for the Life-Kick: Taekwondo for Schools Program at Kensington Avenue Junior School, in Norbury, Croydon, UK.
We started off with a demonstration at the 9am morning assembly led by England Team coach and Life-Kick co-founder Richard Allen. The children that took part, currently participate at the school as an extra curriculum, demonstrated their superb punching and kicking skills (It was received by much oohing and awing). After the demo I had a chance to have a small conversation with the school children about the next big Olympic Games in London for 2012. We also talked about our dreams and in believing we can have anything we want.
I have to say I was incredibly moved by the spirit of the children. I realised just how important we as adults, teachers and role models are in their lives. It was so refreshing and awe inspiring to see ALL the hands go up when I asked ".. who here has a dream that they want to be someday?... who here believes they can have that dream?.." There was no hesitation, no doubt, just a blank canvas for them to create their lives on. I realised what such an opportunity and gift it is to be able to work with children and help them live the lives they can dream of and beyond!
In all, the kids responded with incredible enthusiasm. The teachers and headmistress highly commended and supported the program and were excited at the prospect this would be incorporated into the School curriculum eventually to positively impact children’s lives.
Hodding Carter:
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings."
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